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896 Limpet Drive

Sanibel, FL, 33957

Active

$2,295,000

896 Limpet Drive

Sanibel, FL, 33957

Active

$2,295,000

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3,171 sqft

Living Area

1977

Year Built

105

Days on Market

Dock Score™

DockOnly

Excellent

What shaped this score

✓Gulf Access

✓Dock with boat lift

✓No fixed bridges

✓Fits boats up to ~88ft (est.)

Est. waterfront~93 ft

DockOnly.com rating, not provided by the MLS or listing broker.

Dock & Water AccessMLS

CanalAccessNavigableWaterSeawall

AI Aerial Imagery Detection

Dock DetectedBoat Lift DetectedSeawall Detected

Detected by AI from open-source aerial mapping imagery and may not reflect current conditions. This information was not provided by the MLS or listing broker. Always verify dock infrastructure with the listing agent.

Canal GeometryDockOnly

Canal Width

SFWMD Verified

58ft at dock

Measured every 10 ft along the canal boundary · perpendicular measurement

Will it turn around?

Up to 15 ft

Easy
handling

15–21 ft

Fits
with care

21–24 ft

Tight
(back-in)

Boats over 24 ft typically back in/out rather than turning here. Clear channel ≈ 32 ft with boats moored both sides (~13 ft per side for dock + beam). Wide-beam yachts need the upper end of each range.

Navigation RouteDockOnly

Data sources: SFWMD AHED waterway polygons · FHWA National Bridge Inventory 2024 · Not provided by the MLS or listing broker.

Description

Welcome to 896 Limpet Drive, ideally positioned on a wide canal in Sanibel’s highly desirable east-end boating community of Shell Harbor. This property offers direct Gulf access with no bridges, placing world-class fishing, cruising, and island hopping just minutes from your dock. Whether you’re heading out for a sunset cruise or a day offshore, the location provides exceptional boating flexibility right from your backyard. The home features a spacious layout with soaring ceilings, generous living areas, and an open kitchen designed for easy flow and entertaining. The primary suite enjoys elevated privacy along with tranquil water views and access to outdoor living space overlooking the pool area. A new roof adds significant value and peace of mind, providing a strong foundation as you personalize and enhance the interior spaces to your taste. Situated in Shell Harbor, owners enjoy one of Sanibel’s most sought-after waterfront neighborhoods along with convenient beach access. With its direct Gulf access, wide canal setting, and premier east-end location, this property presents a rare opportunity to create your ideal coastal retreat and embrace the very best of the Florida boating lifestyle.

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